Acromioplasty — Arthroscopic

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine

Weight-Bearing

FWB; sling for comfort wk 0-1

Key Restrictions

Avoid active elevation (anterior deltoid) until wk 6; no resistive biceps until wk 6 if concurrent biceps tenodesis; RTS criteria: MD clearance, full pain-free ROM, 85% strength uninvolved, completion of RTS program

Timeline & Phases

0-1 wk (sling/comfort, pendulums), 1-2 wks (PROM/isometrics), 2-6 wks (progress ROM/strengthening), 6-12 wks (independent program)

Notes

Also covers arthroscopic AC excision and partial-thickness RCT debridement; 85% strength RTS criterion